A recipe for Green Lentil Soup. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Green Lentil Soup shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
1 c. Green lentils1 med. Grated onion
3 1/2 oz. Olive oil
10 oz. Can tomatoes, crushed
2 Tbs. Tomato paste
3 Tbs. Red vinegar
1/2 Tsp. Salt
1/2 Tsp. Black pepper
2 Tbs. Chopped Italian parsley
1/2 Tsp. Basil
3 ea. Garlic cloves, chopped
2 ea. Bay leaves
Directions
Soak lentils. Drain, rinse and add salt. Set aside. With heat at medium, add olive oil to the pot and grated onion with parsley. Cook to a golden color. Add 4 liters of water and lentils. Bring to a boil. Add bay leaves, garlic, basil, pepper, tomatoes and paste. Cook for 2 1/2 hours, stirring every half an hour. Check the cooking lentils and ensurethere is enough water. Before serving, add red vinegar, mix well. Check seasonings.
